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WestJet MEC PIREP PodcastEpisode 53 - SPSC SummitIn this edition of the MEC Video Podcast, MEC Vice Chair First Officer Barret Armann sits down with SPSC Chair Captain Russ Martin to discuss recent strategic planning meetings and the state of CA3 preparations.More from WestJet Pilots:Instagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjetFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilotsTwitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/Subscribe to WestJet Pilots:http://youtube.com/channel/UCNLQg4lJziBYwAL07mL-NNQ?sub_confirmation=1#WestJetPilots #ALPAPilots #podcastMore from WestJet Pilots...
2026-05-2111 minWestJet MEC PIREP PodcastEpisode 52 - Executive Board UpdateIn the latest MEC Podcast, MEC Chair Jacob Astin, MEC Vice Chair Barret Armann, and MEC Secretary Treasurer Vignesh Sridhar give a update from Executive Board Meetings at ALPA HQ in Valo. During this update, the MEC officers talk about the following topics:• Spirit Airlines Closure• Negotiating Committee Update• MEC Resolutions & Feedback• Occupational Health & Safety Committee• Communications and Email Updates• What is DART• ALPA Building Tour with Barret ArmannMore from WestJet Pilots:Instagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjetFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilotsTwitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalp...
2026-05-0812 minWestJet MEC PIREP PodcastEpisode 51 - ALPA Canada InterviewMEC Chair Jacob Astin and Vice Chair Barret Armann introduce a DART YouTube Q&A episode, highlight recent ALPA Canada board meetings in Winnipeg, and point pilots to an MEC Telegram-exclusive SkyTeam Pilots Association video from Amsterdam. This episode features an interview with ALPA Canada President Tim Perry, who outlines his WestJet/ALPA background, ALPA Canada’s role within ALPA, support for bargaining through political and regulatory advocacy, efforts that helped shelve a proposed global fatigue-regulation exemption, and the expansion of aeromedical and pilot assistance/mental health peer-support services alongside ALPA Canada’s growth and emphasis on member engagement....
2026-04-2133 min
Labor Radio-Podcast WeeklyOrganize, Disrupt, Win!This week on the Labor Radio Podcast Weekly: direct action, rising costs, worker resilience, and the long fight for free agency—Chris and Harold are joined by special guest co-host Judy Ancel of the Heartland Labor Forum as Patrick enjoys a day off.
Labor Express Radio explores the shift from protest to direct action, connecting global solidarity to organizing for a potential May Day 2026 general strike.
Union Talk examines the growing affordability crisis, with educators and union members detailing how rising costs are impacting workers and students alike.
Powerline Podcast shares a lineman’s st...
2026-04-0455 minWestJet MEC PIREP PodcastEpisode 50 - ALPA National and Why Scope Is Section OneWhy Scope Is ‘Section One’: ALPA Lawyer Explains Protecting WestJet Pilot Jobs in Next NegotiationsWJA MEC Chair Captain Jacob Astin and Vice-Chair First Officer Barret Armann report on three days of meetings at ALPA headquarters in Virginia with ALPA legal, communications, and subject-matter experts to align support for upcoming negotiations. The episode features an interview with ALPA senior attorney Evin Isaacson, who explains all about scope.Overview:00:00 Intro00:21 Three Days of Support01:09 Negotiations Survey02:01 Scope Intro03:26 Scope Basics Explained04:08 Outsourcing and Alter Egos07:26 Codeshares and Cabotage...
2026-03-2630 minWestJet MEC PIREP PodcastEpisode 49 - Management Meeting, Wellness Checks, & OH&SIn this episode, MEC Chair Captain Jacob Astin speaks with MEC Vice Chair First Officer Barret Armann. Topics discussed include a recent meeting with WestJet management, introducing a communication about the use and investigation of sick time, OH&S news, and a pay equity committee update.More from WestJet Pilots:Instagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjetFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilotsTwitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/Subscribe to WestJet Pilots:http://youtube.com/channel/UCNLQg4lJziBYwAL07mL-NNQ?sub_confirmation=1#WestJetPilots #ALPAPilots #p...
2026-03-2010 minWestJet MEC PIREP PodcastEpisode 48 - Episode 48 - Survey Results, Q&A, LEC 230The WestJet MEC share the Family Awareness Newsletter and highlights results from the first flight deck survey. The episode closes with an interview of newly elected Calgary LEC 230 reps Doug McFadyen and Mason Bowden.Overview:00:00 Intro00:23 Family Awareness Events01:02 Flight Deck Survey Results08:38 Member Q&A17:15 Meet the New LEC 230 Reps23:42 Closing RemarksMore from WestJet Pilots:Instagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjetFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilotsTwitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/Subscribe to WestJet...
2026-03-1123 minWestJet MEC PIREP PodcastEpisode 47 - Contract ComparisonIntroducing First Officer JD Sutherland, Interim Chair of the Negotiations Committee. The episode introduces a 125-page contract comparison document summarizing 10 collective agreements (WestJet plus nine North American peers) as an educational tool as WestJet Pilots ramp up for contract negotiations.00:00 Introductions00:28 MEC Changes02:46 Current Work and Priorities03:20 Contract Comparison Guide04:31 How to Read It05:03 Stay Engaged Next Steps05:46 Joining the Committee08:24 Wrap UpMore from WestJet Pilots:Instagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjetFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilotsTwitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpaLinkedIn...
2026-03-0909 minWestJet MEC PIREP PodcastEpisode 46 - MEC Update & Scheduling MattersThis MEC update covers, upcoming meeting with company leadership, Health & Safety committee restart, Cuba service changes and crew expense guidance, CAAT pension and Narita hotel updates, and ongoing arbitrations. Following the MEC update, this episode features an interview with Scheduling Chair John Jaenicke on “Scheduling Matters” and priorities for CA3.More from WestJet Pilots:Instagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjetFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilotsTwitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/More from WestJet PilotsInstagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjetF...
2026-02-1737 minWestJet MEC PIREP PodcastEpisode 45 - MEC & Grievance UpdateIn this update from the WestJet MEC, we have a brief update on Association business such as recent changes to aircraft configurations and updates on hotel issues, OHS Committee Updates, Negots Committee Updates and more.This update also spotlights the Grievance Committee in a one-on-one interview with Captain Jeff Roberts, Grievance Chair.Get Involved:Volunteer Portal: https://wja.alpa.org/members-home/volunteer-formDART Q&A Channel: https://dart.alpa.org (YouTube Q&A section)Submit your questions for future episodes!More from WestJet Pilots:Instagram: https://instagram.com...
2026-02-0321 minWestJet MEC PIREP PodcastEpisode 44 - Meet The New LeadershipIn this episode, meet your newly elected leadership team as they introduce themselves and share their vision for the future. Captain Jacob Astin (Chair), First Officer Barret Armann (Vice Chair), and First Officer Vignesh Sridhar (Secretary Treasurer) discuss the first week in office, committee updates, volunteer opportunities, and upcoming initiatives including a pilot survey and new Q&A channel.Featured in this episode:Introductions from the new MEC leadership teamUpdates on committee engagement and professionalismVolunteer opportunities and how to get involvedNew DART Q&A channel for member questions...
2026-01-2105 minWestJet MEC PIREP PodcastEpisode 43 - MEC Summer UpdateCaptain Desmond Jordan sits down with MEC Chair Captain Bernie Lewall to get an update of the past few months in the MEC. Joining the conversation is our new SPSC Chair Captain Russ Martin. More from WestJet PilotsInstagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjetFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilotsTwitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/
2025-07-2527 minWestJet MEC PIREP PodcastEpisode 42 - Grievance UpdateCaptain Desmond Jordan sits down with MEC Chair Captain Bernie Lewall and Grievance Chair Captain Jeff Roberts to give an update on the work of the Grievance Committee. More from WestJet PilotsInstagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjetFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilotsTwitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/
2025-05-2331 minWestJet MEC PIREP PodcastEpisode 41 - Are You In The Green?Captain John Potter Chair of the WJAMEC Pilot Assistance sits down for a second discussion with Psychologist Doug McKibbon (M.Ed., R.Psych., CEAP) about Pilot mental health and ALPA's Are You in the Green? The question is a reference to the IMSAFE checklist, a self-assessment tool for pilots to determine physical and mental wellness in preparation for each flight.More from WestJet PilotsInstagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjetFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilotsTwitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/
2025-05-1230 minWestJet MEC PIREP PodcastEpisode 40 - MEC UpdateCaptain Desmond Jordan sits down with MEC Chair Captain Bernie Lewall and Captain Gerry Erlam WJAMEC Training & Pilot Standards Chair to discuss hot topics facing the pilot group.More from WestJet PilotsInstagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjetFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilotsTwitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/
2025-04-2328 minWestJet MEC PIREP PodcastEpisode 39 - Pilot Mental HealthCaptain John Potter Chair of the WJAMEC Pilot Assistance sits down in discussion Psychologist Doug McKibbon (M.Ed., R.Psych., CEAP) about Pilot mental health and suicide prevention. More from WestJet PilotsInstagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjetFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilotsTwitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/
2025-02-2140 minWestJet MEC PIREP PodcastEpisode 38 - 2024 Year EndP2P Chair Captain Desmond Jordan sits down with MEC Chair Captain Bernie Lewall and MEC Vice Chair Captain Chris Tholl to discuss hot topics facing the WestJet Pilot group. The discussion includes insight into the recent arbitrated award with Sunwing Unifor, the decision around not pursuing reconsideration, and looking forward to 2025.More from WestJet PilotsInstagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjetFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilotsTwitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/
2024-12-1229 minWestJet MEC PIREP PodcastEpisode 37 - Update from MEC Chair on Merger ArbitrationCaptain Desmond Jordan sits down with MEC Chair Captain Bernie Lewall to discuss the recent merger arbitration and the path forward.More from WestJet PilotsInstagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjetFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilotsTwitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/
2024-11-0311 min
LatelyThe rise and rise of private equityCompanies in Canada are being bought up by private equity at an incredible rate. The list includes Rexall, MEC, Value Village, WestJet and Sleep Country.But it also includes local businesses: vets, dentists, retirement homes and more. Critics say it’s an unchecked shift in the economy that results in negative, often dangerous outcomes – where the profit motive can mean higher prices and lower quality of care.We’re speaking to someone who has brokered such deals: Rachel Wasserman is a lawyer and former investment banker who left that world behind to become a researcher for the...
2024-10-1829 minWestJet MEC PIREP PodcastEpisode 36 - GrievanceCaptain Desmond Jordan sits down with Grievance Chair Captain Joe Cota and Labour Relations Council Joel Hodorek.More from WestJet PilotsInstagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjetFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilotsTwitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/
2024-09-0638 minWestJet MEC PIREP PodcastEpisode 35 - CIRB Merger RulingMEC Vice Chair Captain Chris Tholl sits down with WJAMEC Merger Committee Chair Captain Francis Hane to explainthe July 30th CIRB ruling on the WestJet/Sunwing Merger.More from WestJet PilotsInstagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjetFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilotsTwitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/
2024-07-3146 minWestJet MEC PIREP PodcastEpisode 34 - CAAT Pension 2Captain Desmond Jordan continues his conversations with SME WestJet Pilots First Officer Clayton Gossen, First Officer Daniel Bernier, and CAAT CEO Derek Dobson to dive deeper into the new WestJet Pilots pension plan.More from WestJet PilotsInstagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjetFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilotsTwitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/
2024-07-1929 minWestJet MEC PIREP PodcastEpisode 33 - MEC Summer UpdateWJA MEC Chair Captain Bernie Lewall and MEC Vice Chair Captain Chris Tholl sit down with newly elected MEC Secretary-Treasurer First Officer Vignesh Sridhar to discuss a wide range of topics facing the MEC.More from WestJet PilotsInstagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjetFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilotsTwitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/
2024-07-0821 minWestJet MEC PIREP PodcastEpisode 32 - CAAT PensionCaptain Desmond Jordan meets with SME WestJet Pilots Clayton Gossen, Daniel Bernier and CAAT CEO Derek Dobson to discuss the new WestJet Pilots pension plan.CAAT Pension Calculator Link: https://www.caatpension.ca/pension-solutions/dbplus-value-toolMore from WestJet PilotsInstagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjetFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilotsTwitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/
2024-06-2845 minWestJet MEC PIREP PodcastEpisode 31 - Professional Standards CommitteeCaptain Desmond Jordan sits down with Professional Standards Chair Captain Alan Marshall and committee member Captain Kristin Long to provide more information about the Professional Standards Committee. Episode overview: IntroExample of ProStansHistoryHow It's Going ProStans TrainingMembersCode of EthicsProStans ProcessWhat Prostans Is NotCommand CourseContact ProStansMore from WestJet PilotsInstagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjetFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilotsTwitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/
2024-05-0624 minWestJet MEC PIREP PodcastEpisode 30 - MEC UpdateMEC Chair Captain Bernie Lewall and Vice Chair Captain Chris Tholl sit down to give an update from the WJA MEC meeting in Winnipeg about the following topics:Canada Board MeetingNon-Passenger ScreeningFlight time / duty timeVolunteeringPensionSunwing MergerGrievancesWestJet Encore Tentative AgreementWestJet Tech Ops AMFA Negotiations PAL NegotiationsAir Canada NegotiationsInterested in volunteering with your association? Apply here: https://www.alpa.org/wja/members-home/volunteer-formMore from WestJet PilotsInstagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjetFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilotsTwitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/we...
2024-04-1731 minWestJet MEC PIREP PodcastEpisode 29 - Scheduling UpdateScheduling Committee Chair John Jaenicke talks with P2P Chair Desmond Jordan to give updates about pilot scheduling, and some information about sections 8, 9, and 10 of the Collective Agreement.More from WestJet PilotsInstagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjetFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilotsTwitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/
2024-02-1745 minWestJet MEC PIREP PodcastEpisode 28 - Merger UpdateMerger Committee Chair Francis Hane sits down with host Desmond Jordan to give us an update on the merger with Sunwing.More from WestJet PilotsInstagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjetFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilotsTwitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/
2024-01-2535 minWestJet MEC PIREP PodcastEpisode 27 - The Year in ReviewCaptain Desmond Jordan sits down with the WJA MEC Executive to discuss 2023 and what's ahead for 2024More from WestJet PilotsInstagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjetFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilotsTwitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/
2023-12-1328 minWestJet MEC PIREP PodcastEpisode 26 - MEC UpdateMEC Chair Captain Bernie Lewall and Vice Chair Captain Chris Tholl sit down to discuss a wide range of current topics facing the WestJet Pilot Group. More from WestJet PilotsInstagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjetFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilotsTwitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/
2023-11-1847 minWestJet MEC PIREP PodcastEpisode 25 - Merger Committee Chair Francis HaneHost Captain Desmond Jordon discusses the upcoming Sunwing merger with Merger Chair Captain Francis Hane.More from WestJet PilotsInstagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjetFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilotsTwitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/
2023-10-1024 minWestJet MEC PIREP PodcastEpisode 24 - Summer UpdateMEC Chair Captain Bernie Lewall and Vice Chair Captain Chris Tholl discuss recent events and what to expect in the coming months.More from WestJet PilotsInstagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjetFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilotsTwitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/
2023-08-2439 minWestJet MEC PIREP PodcastEpisode 23 - Implementation Update from the MECUpdate from the Captain Bernie Lewall and Captain Chris Tholl on the ratification of CA2, upcoming vacancy and Swoop integration bids as well as MEC elections.More from WestJet PilotsInstagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjetFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilotsTwitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/
2023-06-3020 minWestJet MEC PIREP PodcastEpisode 22 - A Conversation with the Negotiation CommitteeCaptain Desmond Jordan sits down for a conversation with the WJA ALPA Negotiation Committee. Captain Andrew Hamber, First Officer Tracy Law and First Officer Joel Lautenschlager share their thoughts on our recent TA and the negotiation process.More from WestJet PilotsInstagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjetFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilotsTwitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/
2023-05-3121 minWestJet MEC PIREP PodcastEpisode 21 -MEC Update as Voting For CA 2 OpensCaptains Bernie Lewall and Chris Tholl join Captain Desmond Jordan to answer some questions and discuss our recent Tentative Agreement with WestJet. More from WestJet PilotsInstagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjetFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilotsTwitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/
2023-05-3020 minWestJet MEC PIREP PodcastEpisode 20 - CA 2 Roadshow Vancouver BC May 28th 2023Roadshow in Vancouver by the WestJet ALPA MEC in support of our Tentative Agreement. Hear from our Negotiations and Legal team as they walk us through the details of CA 2More from WestJet PilotsInstagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjetFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilotsTwitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/
2023-05-302h 53WestJet MEC PIREP PodcastEpisode 19 - An Agreement in PrincipleCaptain Chris Tholl and Captain Bernie Lewall discuss the signing of an Agreement in Principle with the WestJet Group of Companies.More from WestJet PilotsInstagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjetFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilotsTwitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/
2023-05-1916 minWestJet MEC PIREP PodcastEpisode 18 - Less than 16 hours to go. Update from Captain Chris ThollWith less than 16 hours to go before the Strike or Lockout deadline, Captain Chris Tholl is joined by Captain Tom Lindstrom and Captain Rob Simms to give us an update on Negotiations and plans for picketing in TorontoMore from WestJet PilotsInstagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjetFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilotsTwitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/
2023-05-1816 minWestJet MEC PIREP PodcastEpisode 17 - Update from Captain Tholl28 hours out from a strike deadline Captain Chris Tholl gives an update from the negotiations in Toronto.More from WestJet PilotsInstagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjetFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilotsTwitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/
2023-05-1808 minWestJet MEC PIREP PodcastEpisode 16 - 72 Hour Strike NoticeMEC Chair Captian Bernie Lewall and MEC Vice Chair Captain Chris Tholl discuss the filing of 72 hour strike notice.More from WestJet PilotsInstagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjetFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilotsTwitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/
2023-05-1607 minWestJet MEC PIREP PodcastEpisode 15 - From The Negotiating TableMEC Vice Chair Chris Tholl and MEC Chair Bernard Lewall take a moment from the negotiating table to talk about the recent May 8th picket by WestJet pilots, and of course to give an update about the negotiations taking place in Toronto. More from WestJet PilotsInstagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjetFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilotsTwitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/
2023-05-1411 minWestJet MEC PIREP PodcastEpisode 14 - MEC MeetingFollowing the Master Executive Council meeting last week in Calgary, P2P Chair Desmond Jordan talks with MEC Chair Bernard Lewall, MEC Vice Chair Chris Tholl, and Strike Chair Christina Thomson. Topics of discussion include the meeting itself, the potential of labour action, how pilots can get more information, and a few questions get some answers.More from WestJet PilotsInstagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjetFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilotsTwitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/
2023-05-0719 minWestJet MEC PIREP PodcastEpisode 13 - Strike VoteThe latest WestJet PIREP Podcast features P2P Chair Desmond Jordan, MEC Chair Bernard Lewall, MEC Vice Chair Chris Tholl, and Strike Committee Chair Christina Thomson.The primary topic of discussion is the announcement of the strike authorization results. WestJet and Swoop pilots sent a strong message to management with an overwhelming vote of support for lawful job action should a negotiated settlement not be reached by May 16.More from WestJet PilotsInstagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjetFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilotsTwitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpaLi...
2023-04-1815 minWestJet MEC PIREP PodcastEpisode 12 - ALPA NationalP2P Chair Desmond Jordan and SPSC Chair Christina Thomson are joined by Alaska Airlines Captain Ronan O'Donoghue ALPA SPSC Chair and Alaska Airlines Captain David Campbell SPSC Communications Specialist to discuss recent strategy meetings with ALPA National, how WestJet pilots can show unity, and how to get the contract that WestJet pilots deserve.More from WestJet PilotsInstagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjetFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilotsTwitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/
2023-04-1422 minWestJet MEC PIREP PodcastEpisode 11 - The Strike VoteFeaturing SPSC Chair Christina Thomson, MEC Chair Bernie Lewall, and MEC Vice Chair Chris Tholl. This episode includes topics such as:Bernie's recent visits with Government officials in OttawaThe recent informational picket by WestJet pilotsNegotiations UpdateWhy the WestJet MEC is holding a strike vote, and why the association needs a strong YES mandate from the pilots.More from WestJet PilotsInstagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjetFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilotsTwitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/
2023-04-0326 minWestJet MEC PIREP PodcastEpisode 10 - Negotiations UpdateP2P Committee Chair Desmond Jordan, MEC Chair Bernie Lewall, and Negotiating Committee Chair Andrew Hamber take to the air and give an update on the current status of negotiations, and answer a few common questions from the line.More from WestJet PilotsInstagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjetFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilotsTwitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/
2023-03-2410 minWestJet MEC PIREP PodcastEpisode 9 - The Power Of PicketingSPSC Chair Christina Thomson, MEC Chair Bernie Lewall, and MEC Vice Chair Chris Tholl sit down to discuss various topics such as:Bernie's state of the union negotiations updateWestJet's CEO's comments during the recent WestJet LiveDifferences between Canadian and North American pilot agreementsDetails about the upcoming informational picketOther upcoming family and unity eventsMore from WestJet PilotsInstagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjetFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilotsTwitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/
2023-03-2324 minWestJet MEC PIREP PodcastEpisode 8 - A Word From LegalP2P Chair Desmond Jordan and MEC Chair Bernie Lewall sit down with ALPA Labour Relations Council Joel Hodorek, to answer some of the pressing legal questions about the current state of negotiations.Got a question that you want answered in an upcoming podcast? Send a DART and choose "Strategic Preparedness (SPSC)".More from WestJet PilotsInstagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjetFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilotsTwitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/
2023-03-1322 minWestJet MEC PIREP PodcastEpisode 7 - ConciliationP2P Chair Desmond Jordan talks with MEC Chair Bernie Lewall, SPSC Chair Christina Thomson, and Government Affairs Chair Ryan Leier about the recent filing by the WestJet MEC for conciliation and what it means for the negotiation process.More from WestJet PilotsInstagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjetFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilotsTwitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/
2023-02-1413 minWestJet MEC PIREP PodcastEpisode 6 - LEC 230 Chair Sam BrennanCommunications Member Adam Priest talks with LEC 230 Chair Sam Brennan about the latest LEC 230 news and upcoming local elections.More from WestJet PilotsInstagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjetFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilotsTwitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/
2022-09-2209 minWestJet MEC PIREP PodcastEpisode 5 - Professional Standards CommitteeCommunications Member Adam Priest talks with Professional Standards Committee Chair Allan Marshall about the role of the Professional Standards Committee.More from WestJet PilotsInstagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjetFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilotsTwitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/
2022-03-2520 minWestJet MEC PIREP PodcastEpisode 4 - Preferential Standing BidCommunications Chair Todd Sinclair talks with PSB Association Representative and Communications Member Adam Priest to learn more about how the Preferential Standing Bid works.More from WestJet PilotsInstagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjetFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilotsTwitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/
2021-08-1321 minWestJet MEC PIREP PodcastEpisode 3 - Meet The ChairCommunications Member Adam Priest sits down with recently elected MEC Chair Dave Kingston to talk about his first two weeks in office and his vision for the future of the Association.More from WestJet PilotsInstagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjetFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilotsTwitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/
2021-07-1813 minWestJet MEC PIREP PodcastEpisode 2 - LOU 8Giovanni Martorella from the Communications Committee and John Jaenicke from the Scheduling Committee discuss the recently announced LOU 8 and what it means for WestJet Pilots.More from WestJet PilotsInstagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjetFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilotsTwitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/
2021-07-0220 minWestJet MEC PIREP PodcastEpisode 1 - PilotActing MEC Chair Mark Jurkowski and MEC Secretary-Treasurer Mike Taylor introduce the podcast and catch the membership up on the events of the last few months.More from WestJet PilotsInstagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjetFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilotsTwitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/
2021-06-1811 minWestJet MEC PIREP PodcastWestJet Pilot Podcast TrailerIntroducing the WestJet Pilot Podcast. We are working to bring you regular podcasts from your Association. Subscribe so you don't miss future updates.If you have questions or feedback, email us at wjacommunications@alpa.org More from WestJet PilotsInstagram: https://instagram.com/alpawestjetFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestJetPilotsTwitter: https://twitter.com/westjetalpaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westjet-pilots/
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